Kathryn stood up and looked directly at Holden.

“That's what Mom intended.

If they push this lawsuit, they'll lose, and if they push me, they'll have even more to worry about.

Tell them to sell their properties and stores while they still can.

Once they're back home, they should see these past few decades as just a dream.

Your injury still needs time to heal, so rest up and stop bad-mouthing us to the housekeeper.

You need to understand your position and face reality.

Marrying my mother was your choice, and it set the course for your life.

You can't blame anyone else.

The Janzen family gained plenty from that union—it was a fair trade.

There’s no room for complaints.” Holden's face flushed with anger and embarrassment.

Kathryn had clearly overheard him grumbling to the servant.

“Kathryn, call Pedro in.

him,” Holden

at him before replying, “Pedro and I are a team, and he listens to

marries me or I marry him, there will be no

don't get any ideas about

earns goes to

told him I don't need a bride price or

You'd marry him without a bride price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro into offering one, but Kathryn had shut that down before he could

Pedro has

gift? If anything, it's good he

Dad, rest well.

with my brothers.” Kathryn walked out of the hospital room, Holden's furious eyes

giving the servant some instructions, she and

of her apple, Kathryn tossed the core into

a tissue to

better,” Kathryn said

“Dad's livid.

stay mad for

brothers visit him, he'll complain non-stop, which will

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